Politics & Government

Mayor Candidate Don Gage Gathers Long Endorsement List

Don Gage has the support of many in the Gilroy community.

—Contributed by ElectDonGage.com

Don Gage has received the sole endorsement of the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce’s new political action committee GilPAC in the 2012 race for mayor of Gilroy. Gage retired from a 30-year business career with IBM during which time he also served his community as an elected official where he has been a consistent advocate for business.  

“I strongly support Gilroy businesses and I am honored by the endorsement,” said Gage. “A strong business environment means more local jobs.”

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GilPAC joins a crowded field of key local organizations and individuals backing Don Gage for mayor including:

League of Conservation Voters
Gilroy Dispatch
La Raza Roundtable
Mayor of Gilroy Al Pinheiro
Past Mayors of Gilroy Mike Gilroy, Roberta Hughan and Sig Sanchez
Mayor of Morgan Hill Steve Tate
Mayor of San Jose Chuck Reed
Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith
Assistant Gilroy Police Chief Lanny Brown (ret)
Gilroy Public Art Committee Members Judy Bozzo and Joan Buchanan
Gilroy Personnel Commissioner Sam Bozzo
Gilroy Housing Advisory Commissioner David Marano
Gilroy Parks and Recreation Commission Chair Moe McHenry
Gavilan Community College Board of Trustees Laura Perry, Tom Breen and Jonathan Brusco 
Gavilan Community College President Steve Kinsella
Gilroy Unified School District Board Members Rhoda Bress, Mark Good and Patricia Midtgaard
Gilroy Unified School District Superintendent Edwin Diaz (ret)

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To see Gage's full list of endorsements, visit his official campaign website. http://electdongage.com/endorsements/ 

Don Gage is a Gilroy native who has served as city councilmember, mayor, county supervisor and water district director. Professionally, Don is a retired IBM program manager.


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